Hot Water Systems in Burrungule
The 5291 postcode, covering Burrungule, Mil Lel, Allendale East, Blackfellows Caves, Canunda, Cape Douglas, Caroline, Carpenter Rocks, Caveton, Compton, Dismal Swamp, Donovans, Eight Mile Creek, German Creek, Glenburnie, Glencoe, Glencoe West, Kongorong, Mil-lel, Mingbool, Moorak, Mount Gambier, Mount Gambier East, Mount Gambier West, Mount Schank, Nene Valley, O B Flat, Ob Flat, Pelican Point, Port Macdonnell, Racecourse Bay, Square Mile, Suttontown, Wandilo, Worrolong, Wye and Yahl and surrounding areas, is home to around 3,992 households. With many households already generating their own clean solar power, many are now looking at how they can make their entire home energy system more efficient, with hot water heating often the logical next step.
With hot water roughly accounting for a quarter of the average home's energy use, switching to an energy-efficient hot water system is one of the biggest opportunities for savings. Across Burrungule and the 5291 area, 201 homeowners have already switched from older electric storage and gas hot water systems to solar hot water or air-source heat pump systems that draw on clean, renewable power while also claiming the hot water rebates to reduce their hot water heater system cost. These highly-efficient systems not only help cut energy bills but also reduce carbon emissions and improve overall energy independence.
With Burrungule's climate delivering an average of 4.4 kWh/m² per day, conditions are ideal for hot water systems and hybrid heat pump systems that harness both sunlight and ambient air temperature to heat water efficiently all year round. When paired with existing rooftop solar power or solar batteries, the result is hot water that costs far less to run and is powered by clean, self-generated energy.
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Hot Water Installation Burrungule
Estimated daily energy to heat household water, comparing a resistive electric element with a high-efficiency heat pump. Demand shifts month-to-month using local climate patterns.
Energy Efficient Hot Water & Solar Power Burrungule
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Burrungule, 5291
Hot Water Demographics - Burrungule
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Burrungule has around 3,992 private dwellings, home to approximately 8,599 people. With an average household size of 2.7 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Burrungule households use approximately 135 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.5 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Burrungule's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Burrungule community is home to 824 couple families with children and 113 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 1,478 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,303 owned outright, many residents also have the homeownership and growing equity that make switching to efficient hot water systems a practical way to lower expenses.
Burrungule is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 5.0% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Burrungule
Across Burrungule and the wider 5291 area, more locals are looking at energy-efficient hot water systems to keep bills under control and move away from ageing gas units. With an average household size of around 2.7 people and more than 3,200 occupied dwellings, steady hot water demand is a given. Many homes are owned outright or with a mortgage, so upgrading an old electric hot water system or gas storage unit is a logical next step for lifting comfort and cutting running costs.
Burrungule is well suited to efficient hot water technology. The local climate records around 15.7 MJ/m² of solar exposure a day on average – roughly 4.4 kWh/m² – which is excellent for both a solar hot water system and a modern heat pump hot water system. That strong sunlight helps a solar hot water heating system pre‑heat your water and improves the efficiency of heat pump hot water, especially when paired with rooftop solar. For families on a median household income of about $1,861 a week, the annual hot water energy savings from switching away from old resistive electric or gas can make a real difference to the budget.
In Burrungule and surrounding SA townships, most homes are detached houses with three or four bedrooms, so hot water demand is often highest in the morning and evening. That makes it ideal to match a heat pump hot water installation or solar hot water installation with timers or solar diverters, so you are heating water when sun is plentiful and tariffs are lower. Many households are weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or even solar hot water vs electric hot water, and choosing the most efficient hot water system they can within their budget.
Typical annual bill savings in the area look like:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: $400–$800 per year • Gas storage to heat pump hot water: $300–$700 per year • Gas to roof‑mounted solar hot water system: $300–$600 per year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with rooftop solar: $250–$500 per year
Brands such as Rheem, Rinnai, Sanden and Thermann are commonly seen in Burrungule. Rheem solar hot water and Rinnai solar hot water systems are popular for those wanting a proven solar hot water tank replacement, while Rheem heat pump hot water and Sanden heat pump units are often chosen by homeowners chasing the best heat pump hot water system and the most energy efficient hot water system for cooler mornings. Many locals also research the best hot water system Australia wide before deciding what suits their property and budget.
Recent installs in Burrungule tell the story. There have been 201 efficient hot water systems installed in the 5291 postcode, including both heat pump and solar hot water installations. Uptake grew strongly through the mid‑2000s, with peaks around 2006 and 2008, then a steady trickle of systems every year right through to 2025. This long‑term pattern shows growing interest in electrification, lower running costs and reliable hot water SA wide, especially as more homes add rooftop solar and look to replace older gas and electric units.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Across Burrungule, more households are replacing tired gas or electric units with efficient options such as a heat pump hot water system, a modern electric hot water system or a solar hot water heating system. Australian Government incentives like Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) reduce the solar hot water price / cost and heat pump hot water price / cost up‑front, while state programs can add a heat pump hot water rebate, solar hot water rebate or even an electric hot water system rebate in some cases. For many Burrungule homeowners, these hot water rebate SA schemes can cut the installed hot water system price / cost by a substantial margin, often trimming payback periods to just a few years. When you combine rebates with smart tariffs, timers and solar‑diversion, it is common to save hundreds of dollars a year on bills.
If your current system is getting old, noisy or unreliable, it is a good time to check whether your Burrungule home is ready for a hot water upgrade. Whether you are comparing electric hot water vs gas hot water, weighing up heat pump vs solar hot water, or simply need fast hot water repair or solar hot water repair, working with experienced hot water installation specialists matters. Local experts can help you choose an energy efficient hot water system that suits Burrungule’s strong solar conditions, reduces bills and emissions, and future‑proofs your home. Connect with trusted local installers for personalised advice on the right hot water SA solution and available hot water rebate SA options for your property.